Here is an in-depth comparison between the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA):

Category	Students Eligible for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)	Students Eligible for State Financial Aid (CADAA)
Who is eligible?	Citizens Legal Permanent Residents Eligible Non-Citizens (per FAFSA) T visa holders	AB 540/ SB 68 Eligible Students Who Are: Undocumented individuals DACAmented individuals U visa holders TPS holders
Who is not eligible?	Any other immigration status that is not listed above including: DACAmented students Undocumented individuals	Any visa holder (except U) Citizens Legal Permanent Residents Eligible Non-Citizens (per FAFSA)
Requirements for Financial Aid to be awarded	Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration cross-check student name, Social Security number, and birthdate All other eligibility for federal and state financial aid is met	School verifies student meets AB 540/SB 68 eligibility requirements Some schools may require a student’s AB 540/SB 68 status to be approved prior to awarding state financial aid All other eligibility for state financial aid is met
Requirements for Financial Aid to Be Released to Pay Outstanding Balances	Admission into an approved degree or certificate program Minimum unit requirements Satisfactory Academic Progress	Approval as AB 540/SB 68 student and: Admission into an approved degree or certificate program Minimum unit requirements Satisfactory Academic Progress